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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Time Moves Different in Here: Clinical Implications for Working with Populations of Color, Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Age of COVID 19 . Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. June 3, 2022.

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There is progress on advancing the Improving Access to Mental Health Act

Social Work Blog

These provisions include allowing clinical social workers to provide Part B services to residents of skilled nursing facilities and allowing clinical social workers to bill for HBAI services. We have taken an array of actions to influence what provisions were included in the SFC bills, including the following letters. 8, 2021).

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

Implications for Clinical Social Workers. The 2400+-page rule includes updates to policies and payments that are pertinent to clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers. Exceptions to the in-person visit is based on the beneficiary’s circumstance which must be documented in the clinical record. December 2021.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change. Client Advocacy 6.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

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The National Center for Mental Health and Justice reports that approximately 60-70%, of youth in the care of the juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental health disorder, and 60% meet criteria for a substance use disorder. Additionally, 30% of these disorders are so severe that they lead to functional impairments.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. The four main types of psychology are clinical, developmental, cognitive, and social. What are the 4 main types of psychology?

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From Living with OCD to Working with it

Beautiful Voyager

I distinctly remember that queasy feeling of being both powerful and powerless – what I now understand to be the dichotomy of having a control disorder that is out of control. Natalia Aniela Aíza, LPC, is the founder of Kairos Wellness Collective , an OCD clinic in Boulder, Colorado. I literally could not stop hurting myself.

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